Vacancy Details

Administrative and Central Office

Special Education Unit Attorney Interne, CSE - 24725

Agency Attorney Intern OJ/MBF

N/A

Office of the General Counsel

Position Summary: Under the close supervision of a Supervising Attorney within the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Special Education Unit (SEU) Attorney Interne performs legal work related to IDEA claims filed by parents or the DOE regarding services provided to students classified with, or suspected of having a disability. Performs related work.

Reports to: Special Education Unit Team Leader

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: The Special Education Unit Attorney Interne works closely with the Special Education staff, including the Special Education Office, Committees on Special Education, the Office of School Support, the Public Schools, and other offices that directly support the Public Schools and the staff in the Office of Legal Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research assigned by Team Leaders, including review of legal cases, opinions, decisions, and abstract salient points and references.
• Assist in preparing legal arguments and documents, such as memoranda, motions, pleadings, briefs, subpoenas, etc.  
• Review transcripts and exhibits from administrative proceedings to assist Agency Attorneys.
• May attend impartial hearings alongside Agency Attorneys.
• Work with Agency Attorneys on different phases of settlement process including:
  • investigating claims filed by parents, including interviewing potential witnesses, conferring with other attorneys, consulting with specialists, etc.;
  • review of settlement documents submitted by the Parent;
  • researching state and federal case law;
  • drafting memoranda for submission to the New York City Comptroller’s Office for settlement authority for proposed settlement;
  • coordinating and monitoring the implementation of stipulated agreements; and
  • performing research in connection with claims for attorney’s fees submitted by opposing counsel.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Special Note:

This class of positions has a maximum two-year term.

Preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Efficient legal research skills.

Salary: 

$72,512 (New Hire Rate)

$78,195 - $82,695  (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service)

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.